Day of Discovery to offer 21 different courses on Aug. 18
Scheduled to take place in person on Sunday, Aug. 18, the annual Day of Discovery will bring new and returning presenters who will offer courses that cover a variety of topics.
Community members to be honored at Royals’ Jewish Heritage Night
Multiple community members will be honored at the Kansas City Royals’ Jewish Heritage Night at Kauffman Stadium during the Royals vs. Boston Red Sox game.
Sara Glass named director of Beth Torah’s Weiner Religious School
Congregation Beth Torah has recruited Sara Glass, a community member who recently returned from living in California, as the new director of its Weiner Religious School.
Community to hold Tisha B’Av observances
The Jewish community will hold services and observe Tisha B’Av on Aug. 12 and 13.
Kansas City Jewish Film Series to end season with feature film doubleheader
The Kansas City Jewish Film Series (KCJFS) will wrap up the 2023-24 season with “Welcoming The Stranger,” a feature film doubleheader.
Federation leaders travel to Germany, Israel
Two leaders from the Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City recently returned from a fundraising, research and development trip to Berlin and Israel.
Beth Shalom preschool to host Shabbat family event
The Rose Family Early Childhood Education Center at Congregation Beth Shalom will host a Shabbat Story Time and Sing-Along for current and prospective families.
Federation launching Jewish business professionals networking group
Jewish Federation of Greater Kansas City is launching a new Jewish business networking group designed for mid-career to high-level professionals.
JFS names Awais Sufi as interim executive director
Jewish Family Services (JFS) has appointed Awais Sufi as its interim executive director and CEO.
Jewish civic leader Bert Berkley dies at age 100
Bert Berkley (z”l), one of Kansas City’s foremost civic leaders, died at age 100 on July 16.
Gavriela Geller honored by Jackson County for JCRB|AJC tenure
The Jackson County, Missouri, legislature passed a resolution honoring Gavriela Geller, the immediate past executive director of Jewish Community Relations Bureau | American Jewish Committee (JCRB|AJC), for her achievements during her tenure.
Four community members attend Pardes seminar in Jerusalem
Four Jewish Kansas Citians traveled to Israel to attend a five-day seminar held by the Pardes Institute of Jewish Studies, a Jerusalem-based Jewish educational institution.
Michael Crane, Olive Tree to host pastrami and rye pop-up
Community member Michael Crane, in partnership with Jewish-owned business Olive Tree, will hold a one-day pastrami and rye pop-up event for the community.
The J hires Bailey Nakelsky for new role of chief development officer
The J announced that community member Bailey Nakelsky will join the organization as chief development officer, a new role created to support the continued growth of The J.
JFS executive director announces resignation
After nine months as executive director and CEO of Jewish Family Services (JFS), Kelly Davydov announced her plan to exit the organization at the end of July.